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What is your preferred action in a "hunting" rifle? Borden Alpine looks sweet?
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Not much sense in using a custom Rem clone action for a hunting rifle, IMO.
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For a big game rifle I much prefer either a CRF (controlled round feed VS push feed) Model 70 action or a commercial Mauser action as my all time favorites. A mil surp mauser can be excellent as well if it has been properly smithed up to look and work like a good commercial Mauser but I won't mess around with one of those unless I buy it already modified and smoothed up as the cost these days to have a military '98 Mauser action made to look and run and operate with a scope and good trigger etc. is higher than just starting with a commercial action or a model 70.
The end result, for me, is a dead nuts reliable hunting tool that is easily accurate enough for hunting assuming a decent barrel and a proper bedding job.
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Not much sense in using a custom Rem clone action for a hunting rifle, IMO. WHOA wait just a minute that is blastphomemy, you are on 24hourcampfire home to the rifle loonies. This ought to get you the boot! LOL
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What is your preferred action in a "hunting" rifle? Borden Alpine looks sweet? They are sweet and somewhat of a luxury, but if you really expect top end and consistant accuracy they are worth the extra $$ at least to me they are, they have a feel unlike any Rem 700!
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Like the Stiller TAC series actions. I Jones for the customs if I'm building. Out of the box I'll go Tikka T3.
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Didn't think they were a CRF, but looked like a possible idea for a hunting rifle build? May forgo it then unless I decide to make a build for LR. Thanks for the info guys.
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CRF is not a necessity a push feed will do everything you want in a hunting rifle...now want is a different story!
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ESOX....what sort of hunting are you considering?
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Another vote for the Borden Alpine, I sure like the one I have on my .243. For a nice all around lighter-weight hunting rig that sure are nice. I could be happy with 3-4 more:)
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Another vote for the Borden Alpine, I sure like the one I have on my .243. For a nice all around lighter-weight hunting rig that sure are nice. I could be happy with 3-4 more:) +1 If a guy wants a custom action, he should get a custom action. Required for hunting? No. Awesome? Yes. As for the CRF debate, I have both PF and CRF. I've never missed a shot at an animal because I was toting a PF rifle.
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Another vote for the Borden Alpine, I sure like the one I have on my .243. For a nice all around lighter-weight hunting rig that sure are nice. I could be happy with 3-4 more:) +1 If a guy wants a custom action, he should get a custom action. Required for hunting? No. Awesome? Yes. I agree with this, not necessary but if a guy want's one, go for it My preference is Bighorn
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the older you get the lighter you want it. Kimber action attached to a Montana for me.
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I have built three and getting ready to start a fourth build. I used the following: 1-Win Model 70 pre-64 in 300 Win Mag. 2-Win Model 70 Classic in that good for nothing, 270 Win. It was strictly my preference in actions. The next loonie may chime in he used Rem Model 700.
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My wife and I have had custom rifles built on a bunch of actions, both CRF and PF, and factory and custom. The only problem we've had with any was when a gunsmith couldn't get a detachable magazine for a Remington 700 .250 Savage to feed correctly, so eventually he replaced it with a standard BDL magazine.
I've also tested a number of custom and limited production rifles built on various 700 clone actions. The weak point in many has been the magazine. You'd think it would be relatively simple to get a 700 clone to feed consistently, since Remington 700 rarely result in any problem, but apparently many makers have to come up with something different. Many of the magazines are also a PITA to load, even when they feed well.
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I am a Mauser man, but just found a PF Win 70 action at a good price. They have a reputation for accuracy, and (IMHO) have a better safety than Remington's & their clones.
Seems from what I've seen in my LGSs that with the advent of the post-64 CRF they've fallen out of favor and are fairly priced.
I'll have a report on mine here in the next couple of months.
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What is your preferred action in a "hunting" rifle? Borden Alpine looks sweet? You put "hunting" rifle in quotations signifying a one off or special rifle. Here is a Borden Alpine. While I hunt with pre-64 M70's, Mausers, Brnos and 99's your idea looks well made. $1095.00
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Another vote for the Borden Alpine, I sure like the one I have on my .243. For a nice all around lighter-weight hunting rig that sure are nice. I could be happy with 3-4 more:) +1 If a guy wants a custom action, he should get a custom action. Required for hunting? No. Awesome? Yes. I agree with this, not necessary but if a guy want's one, go for it My preference is Bighorn Why Bighorn just curious? Also do they weight about the same as say the Borden? Thanks
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Have heard Bighorns are a little more robust than a Borden and Defiance, but not sure on the exact weight!
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